21. Eligibility Criteria. Following ESM/Widows/Dependents are eligible under the scheme:-

Widows/dependents of those members of Armed Forces who died in war or in harness due to attributable or aggravated causes to Military Service.

Ex-servicemen who are war disabled/disabled in peace due to attributable or aggravated causes to Military Service.

Able bodied Ex-servicemen

22. Based on the Guidelines, DGR is required to issue Eligibility Certificate to the entitled ESM/Widow/Dependent for category covered in Paragraph 2 (a) & (b) only. For category covered under paragraph 2 (c), Able bodied Ex-servicemen are to apply directly to the Oil Company and should attach copy of Discharge Order or Pension Order.

23. Issue of Eligibility Certificate. As per the marketing plan of the concerned oil corporation, locations for Retail Outlet is advertised by oil companies in two newspapers (one English Daily and one Regional Vernacular Daily) having maximum circulation in the Districts in which the dealership / distributorship is to be located. On publication of such advertisement, the applicant is required to apply to the concerned Oil Company within a specified time. Concurrently, the applicant is required to approach DGR for obtaining the Eligibility Certificate which the applicant is required to produce at the time of interview. Short-listing, Interview, Selection and issue of Letter of Intent for a particular Distributorship/Dealership is the prerogative of Oil Company and DGR has no role to play in it. For further details, all applicants are advised to go through Official Website of the concerned Oil Company viz www.bharatpetroleum.com, www.hindustanpetroleum.com, www.iocl.com etc. and ensure all relevant clauses are implemented.